Gerald “Jerry” Wilson Gilbert, 82, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 2, 1944, in Enon, Arkansas, Jerry was a man of service, strength, and great imagination. A proud veteran, Jerry served three years in the United States Army, dedicating his … More Jerry Gilbert
Norman Ray Moulden, 81, of Fayetteville passed away August 14, 2026. He was born June 5, 1945 in Fort Riley, Kansas, to Elmer Ronald and Eleanor Kopsa Moulden. He attended many schools growing up as his dad was in the military. Norman graduated from Elkins High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy … More Norman Moulden
Maxwell Lee Akers, 86 of Fayetteville passed away August 13, 2026, in Bentonville, Ark. He was born June 19, 1940, in Brooklyn Township, Ill., to Charles Floyd Akers and Elizabeth Bunn (Stambaugh) Akers. He is a U.S. Navy veteran after serving 10 years. He retired after 45 years as a boiler engineer for the Veteran’s … More Maxwell Lee Akers
Those who knew Thomas S. Frentz (Tom) should not be surprised that he authored his own obituary. Like Tom, it is witty, erudite, and captures just a bit of his spirit as Coyote, The Trickster, who cared for people, listened with empathy, but also tried to put them off of center — just a bit … More Tom Frentz
John Hennelly was a beloved father, brother and uncle; a Marine, a legal scholar and a judge. He passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, 30 July 2026, at the age of 73 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. John was born on 29 October 1952 into the U.S. Marine Corps family of … More John Hennelly
James “Jim” Ainsworth, 81, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, in Fayetteville. He was born June 5, 1945, in Tomnolen, Mississippi, to James Ruben and Mary Sue Ainsworth. In 1965, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served for three years during the Vietnam War. After completing his military service, … More Jim Ainsworth
Larry K. Lilley, 82 of Fayetteville, AR passed away at home on July 19, 2026. He was born April 29, 1944, in San Diego, Calif., to R. Wayne Lilley Sr. and Lillian (Charton) Lilley. Larry was raised in Morrilton with his brothers Corkey, Allan and twin Garry. He attended the University of Arkansas, where he … More Larry Lilley
Lloyd Miller, age 82, of Fayetteville passed away Monday July 6, 2026. He was born September 25, 1943, in Hindsville, Arkansas to Ervin and Maude Culwell Miller. He served in the United States Air Force. He began his military career as an E1 Private and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was preceded in death … More Lloyd Miller
Dorothy Mitchelson, age 89, a beloved mother and cherished member of the Butterfield Trail Village community, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, after a life defined by resilience, compassion, and grace. Born in Europe on Dec. 3, 1936, during a time of profound unrest, Dorothy endured unimaginable hardship as a child. During World War … More Dorothy Mitchelson
Fred Gene Champlin, 78, of Fayetteville, died on June 9, 2026 at Circle of Life in Springdale. He was born December 13, 1947 in Woodsfield, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father William Champlin; mother Pearl Lola Champlin; and a daughter Natasha Johnson. Fred served honorably in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne in 1968 … More Fred Champlin